Deputy Divisional Director - Specialty Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large acute healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking an experienced healthcare manager to serve as Deputy Divisional Director for Specialty Medicine. The successful candidate will oversee operational and performance management, lead teams, and ensure that Trust-wide objectives are met. Ideal applicants will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff. This is an excellent opportunity for impactful healthcare leadership in a supportive environment.

Benefits

City living close to countryside and seaside

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experienced healthcare manager with leadership skills.
• Ability to manage operational and performance metrics.
• Collaboration with clinical and non-clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational issues within the division.
• Support clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Deliver the Division’s Objectives outlined in the Operating Plan.
• Participate in senior management team meetings.
• Ensure delivery of Trust-wide objectives.
• Contribute to the on-call manager rota.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare manager to join the Division of Medicine as Deputy Divisional Director for Specialty Medicine.

Reporting to the Divisional Director, the post-holder will be responsible for the operational and performance management of the Specialty Medicine portfolio.

Interviews are scheduled for the beginning of September. Please ensure your availability to attend on this date.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as divisional lead for operational issues within the Division, as defined by the Divisional Director.
2. Provide leadership and support to clinical and non-clinical teams.
3. Collaborate with the senior management team to deliver the Division’s Objectives outlined in the annual Operating Plan.
4. Participate actively in the Divisional senior management team and Divisional Board, supporting the development of junior general managers.
5. Work closely with clinical staff and leads across the Division.
6. Ensure delivery of Trust-wide objectives and projects as required.
7. Participate in daily Silver operational responsibilities as part of a shared rotation.
8. Contribute to the trust-wide on-call manager rota.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 in South West England.

Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, UHBW is committed to delivering excellent care, innovation, and research. Our hospitals offer city living close to the countryside or seaside, with easy access to the South West’s attractions.

UHBW is dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We aim to recruit staff reflecting the local population’s diversity and to design services around patient needs.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Lisa Galvani
Job title: Divisional Director
Email: [e-mail]